The Board has determined that the Veteran's current kyphoscoliosis is related to his active service and has granted service connection for this condition.
The deciding factor: The VA examiner opined that the Veteran's current kyphoscoliosis was less likely caused by a pre-existing condition, but more likely aggravated by an in-service injury. The Board found this opinion credible and granted service connection based on direct service connection.
- Claimed conditions
- kyphoscoliosis
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating
- Not verified here — check the original decision
- Decision date
- September 16, 2015
- Citation
- 1539857
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What this means for you
A grant means the Board allowed the benefit or issue identified in this decision. Review the original order: other issues in the same appeal may have a different outcome, and this decision does not predict another claim.
What you can do next
Use your own notice and decision stage. A remanded issue is not a final court-appealable denial. VA review guidance and CAVC filing instructions (U.S. federal; reviewed October 7, 2026).
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- Whole decision: Granted
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- Whole decision: Remanded (sent back)
The Veteran's claim for an increased rating in excess of 20 percent for his service-connected thoracolumbar strain with kyphoscoliosis, intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS), and degenerative arthritis is being remanded due to the need for updated medical records from Dr. W. G.
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